Lake Providence
Town in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Lake Providence is a town in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, with 3,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mayersville, 9.9 miles NE.
- 3,587residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 998 / sq mipopulation density
- 71254ZIP code
About Lake Providence
Lake Providence is a town in, and the parish seat of, East Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, Lake Providence had a population of 3,587. The town's poverty rate is approximately 55 percent; the average median household income is $16,500, and the average age is 31.
The town shares its name with the oxbow lake of the Mississippi River, also called Lake Providence. This area was historically developed as cotton plantations before and after the Civil War, and remains largely rural. The Union Army developed a supply depot near the lake during the Civil War, and its camp was crowded with refugee slaves seeking their freedom. The town grew larger at this site.
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Living in Lake Providence
- Median household income
- $27,580
- Median home value
- $115,600
- Median rent
- $606/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Lake Providence had 3,587 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,587 |
|---|---|
| Density | 998 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Providence at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | East Carroll Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,587 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.59 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8020° N, 91.1752° W |
| ZIP code | 71254 |
| Official website | lakeprovidencela.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2241400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Providence
- Mayersville, MS9.9 mi NE
- Oak Grove13.2 mi W
- Forest13.8 mi W
- Cary, MS14.6 mi E
- Kilbourne15.7 mi NW
- Pioneer15.9 mi W
- Glen Allan, MS17.9 mi NE
- Grace, MS18.2 mi NE
- Rolling Fork, MS18.8 mi NE
- Eagle Bend, MS20.3 mi SE
- Valley Park, MS22.2 mi SE
- Epps22.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Providence
What county is Lake Providence in?
Lake Providence is in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Lake Providence, LA?
3,587 people lived in Lake Providence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Providence, LA?
The ZIP code of Lake Providence is 71254.
What is the elevation of Lake Providence?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Providence?
Mayersville (9.9 mi), Oak Grove (13.2 mi), Forest (13.8 mi), Cary (14.6 mi), Kilbourne (15.7 mi).
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